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QUESTION ON NOTICE

Woden Valley Hospital - Helicopter Flights

MR CORNWELL - asked the Minister for Health

(1) Did a helicopter privately chartered from Linton Aviation fly low over the suburb of Garran at approximately 12.50 on Wednesday, 9 November, in contravention of agreed flight paths to and from Woden

Valley Hospital helipad confirmed in your reply to question on notice No. 1429.

(2) What action (a) is being taken against the pilot concerned and (b) will be taken to prevent a repetition of the incident.

(3) What steps will be taken to ensure that the helipad is used by medical emergency helicopters only.

MR CONNOLLY - The answer to the Members question is as follows -

As Minister for Health I am responsible for many things. Included among these is the provision of the helipad as a facility to assist with transporting patients -usually emergency patients in critical conditions - by helicopter to and from Woden Valley Hospital.

As Minister for Health I am not responsible for many things. Included among these is control of air space over Canberra. I suggest questions about air space, helicopter flights and flight paths be directed to the appropriate Commonwealth authority.

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